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C29 FXY

2013 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,296 mi
Last recorded80,296 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC29 FXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 80,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit 2 mm worn on inner edge (bald) and cracks on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 80,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit 2 mm worn on inner edge (bald) and cracks on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 74,113 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 67,338 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 58,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 45,075 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 45,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 33,362 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 29,889 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 23,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 17,842 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 13,772 miles

Nearside Front outer tyre sidewall worn

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall worn

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall worn

Fail 6 Oct 2016 13,772 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front outer tyre sidewall worn

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall worn

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall worn

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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C29 FXY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C29 FXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C29 FXY registered?

C29 FXY is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 October 2013.

Is C29 FXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C29 FXY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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